Orgin
of the WreathWreaths are commonly made by evergreens as a symbol for the
strength of life, with these plants overcoming even the harshest winters. Such
wreaths often use Bay Laurel and can be categorized as laurel wreaths. Other components
of a wreath can be pine, holly or yew, symbolizing immortality, and cedar, symbolizing
strength and healing. The Greek god Apollo is often associated with wreaths, and
was a god of life and health. This inspired the Greek to use the symbol as crowns
of victory at the Pythian Games, a forerunner to today's Olympic Games. The circularity
of wreaths can be used to symbolize eternity or immortality. See Crown of Immortality.
In Northern Europe, wreaths made of branches of conifer trees are commonly used
as a symbol of remembrance of the dead. For that purpose, such wreaths are often
left at graves at burial , or in cases of burial-at-sea, left to float at the
sea.

A wreath made of mostly evergreen tree twigs, sometimes with pine
cones and/or a bow made of red ribbon is a common Christmas decoration. Christian
households and churches often use an advent wreath made with four (or five) candles
in preparation for Christmas. (wikipedia)

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